Trump flip-flops again, saying UK’s Chagos deal would be ‘big mistake’
US President Donald Trump said the UK was making a “big mistake” with its proposed deal to turn over control of the Chagos Islands, just weeks after saying the agreement was the “best” arrangement UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could make. “Prime Minister Starmer...
Chinese steel hit with duties of up to US$670 per tonne as Brazil dumping probe concludes
Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on a broad range of Chinese steel products and hypodermic needles following two investigations that found the imports were being sold at unfairly low prices, harming domestic producers. Approved by the government’s foreign trade...
Does Trump’s retreat on electric vehicle policy risk ceding ground to China?
US President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Wednesday that it would rescind a rule rewarding electric vehicle production – eliminating the so-called “fuel content factor” – the latest in a series of actions rolling back federal support for EVs that...
Pope Leo laments world ‘in flames’ at Ash Wednesday service
Pope Leo lamented a world “in flames” due to wars and the destruction of the environment during an Ash Wednesday Mass, opening the season of Lent for the world’s Christians. Before sprinkling ashes on the heads of participants, a sign of mortality, the pope said...
US factory output hits one-year high as manufacturing sector recovers
US factory production increased by the most in nearly a year in January, offering hope for a manufacturing sector that has been squeezed by import tariffs and high interest rates. Manufacturing output rose 0.6 per cent last month, the largest gain since February 2025,...
US factory output hits one-year high as manufacturing sector recovers
US factory production increased by the most in nearly a year in January, offering hope for a manufacturing sector that has been squeezed by import tariffs and high interest rates. Manufacturing output rose 0.6 per cent last month, the largest gain since February 2025,...
US factory output hits one-year high as manufacturing sector recovers
US factory production increased by the most in nearly a year in January, offering hope for a manufacturing sector that has been squeezed by import tariffs and high interest rates. Manufacturing output rose 0.6 per cent last month, the largest gain since February 2025,...
Thailand seeks leading role in restoring Myanmar to Asean fold
Thailand seeks leading role in restoring Myanmar to Asean fold
Thailand seeks leading role in restoring Myanmar to Asean fold
Thailand seeks leading role in restoring Myanmar to Asean fold
Thailand seeks leading role in restoring Myanmar to Asean fold
China widens anti-corruption net to catch ‘quasi-naked officials’
China widens anti-corruption net to catch ‘quasi-naked officials’
China widens anti-corruption net to catch ‘quasi-naked officials’
China widens anti-corruption net to catch ‘quasi-naked officials’



